When: Saturday, May 3, meet at 10 a.m. Where: C&O Bicycle Shop, 9 South Pennsylvania Ave, Hancock Who: Open to the Public Cost: Free Contact: 301-842-2155 Blooming spring wildflowers will brighten the journey as bikers learn about the flora and fauna along the scenic Western Maryland Rail Trail. Led by a park naturalist, the Read the Rest…

Who: Open to the public Where: Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool When: April 24-26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $5/adult, $2/ages 6-12, Free/ 5 and under Contact: 301-842-2155 History lovers of all ages are invited to travel back Read the Rest…

Who: Youth 15 and under Where: Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool When: Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $3/vehicle State residents; $5/vehicle non-residents Contact: 301-842-2155 Young anglers of all skill levels are invited to enjoy a day of fun and fishing at Fort Frederick State Read the Rest…

Portions of the Western Maryland Rail Trail will be closed for scheduled maintenance weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 through 27 to ensure the safety of visitors. The work will remove trees and limbs damaged by insects and recent ice storms.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, tours run from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool Who: Open to the Public Cost: $5/adults, $3/ ages 6-12 Contact: 301-842-2155 Costumed guides will lead visitors on a haunted tour of the park grounds and fort, where they will encounter ghostly Read the Rest…

When: Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool Who: Open to the Public Cost: Md. residents: $3/car; Non-residents: $5/car Contact: 301-842-2155 Visitors will take a journey back in time to the American Civil Read the Rest…